Winnipeg Model Railroad Clubmourns passing of former member Fred Shannon

This image of Fred Shannon is from the Rails MRSK page on Facebook.

Former WMRC member Fred Shannon passed away this week. Fred was an active member of the club until he moved to rural Manitoba, but he remained a very enthusiastic model railroader and rail fan all of his life.  Fred was a life long employee of the CPR. He had recently bought his retirement home near Emerson, Manitoba, and regularly posted his rail fanning pictures from that location on RailsMBSK onFacebook . Fred will be remembered for opening his impressive HO layout to hundreds of NMRA members for viewing during Railway Jamboree, the 1983 NMRA national convention held in Winnipeg. 

Jason Golebioski to hold a ground cover clinic at Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks

The Peg City Rail Joiners is hosting a clinic by Jason Golebioski, who will talk about ground cover. The event happens on Monday, February 23rd from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Frog and Diamond Hobbyworks, 301 Bowman Avenue. Everyone is welcome. The event is free for members of the Peg City Rail Joiners. Non-members encouraged to make a donation.

Visit the WMRC's virtual store!

Did you know that the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club now has its own store? It's a virtual store where you can order spiffy WMRC merchandise such as T-shirts, fleece lined toques and caps. Prices start from only ten bucks! Go to our website, select the order now button and our friendly store manager will arrange to receive your payment in cash or by cheque at the next meeting. If you want these items beforehand, please include a note to that effect and the Store Manager can make alternate arrangements with you. Check it out at https://www.wmrctrainclub.ca/store

 

WinNtrak to display at Grant Park Shopping Centre this February long weekend

The gang at WinNtrak are at it again! Come and see their huge N gauge modular display over at Grant Park Shopping Centre this February long weekend. They'll be there on Saturday, February 14 (Valentine's Day!) from 10AM to 6PM, on Sunday, February 15 from noon to five, and on Monday, February 16 (Louis Riel Day) from noon to five. Grant Park Shopping Centre is located at 1120 Grant Avenue in Winnipeg.

Two exciting events on tap for WMRC's February meeting

At our February meeting the WMRC's globe trotting treasurer Khirad Dhabhar will make a presentation on his recent visit to Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railroad display. Khirad will also talk about Minitaur Wunderland's latest attraction, their 3D virtual reality experience. We haven't had an eyewitness presentation about this world famous layout from someone who's been there in almost 11 years, so don't miss out on your chance to see this!

Then we'll have a video clinic on modelling a view block to enhance the long view on your layout and to make trains disappear by using different scenic techniques. The canteen will be open, and we'll have our usual model and photo display, plus our 50-50 draw. The fun starts on Friday, February 13 at 7:30PM in the Tank Room at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. Guests are always warmly welcomed.